The first earthquake that happened while people slept in their warm beds Kahramanmaras It wasn’t an earthquake. Many devastating earthquakes have occurred at similar times throughout history.

The earthquake that happened on August 17 in Gölcük also happened in the night hours when people were sleeping. The fact that the earthquakes mainly occurred in the late hours of the night or towards morning gave birth to the theories and over time. “Major earthquakes happen at night” observation has arisen.

Globally, the situation is somewhat different. Let’s take a look at the top 10 largest earthquakes.

Chile, 1960

1. Chile, Valdivia (May 22, 1960)

• Mate: 9.5
• O’clock: 19:11

2. Alaska, Prince William Sound (March 28, 1964)

• Mate: 9.2
• O’clock: 5:36 pm

3. Indonesia, Sumatra (December 26, 2004)

• Mate: 9.1
• O’clock: 00:58

4. Japan, Sendai (March 11, 2011)

• Mate: 9.0
• O’clock: 2.46 pm

5. Russia, Kamchatka (November 4, 1952)

• Mate: 9.0
• O’clock: 04:58

6. Chili, Bio-Bio (February 27, 2010)

• Mate: 8.8
• O’clock: 3.34

7. Ecuadorian Violations (January 31, 1906)

• Mate: 8.8
• O’clock: 10:36

8. Alaska, Rat Islands (April 2, 1965)

• Mate: 8.7
• O’clock: 19:01

9. Indonesia, Sumatra (March 28, 2005)

• Mate: 8.6
• O’clock: 23:09

10. Tibet, Assam (August 15, 1950)

• Mate: 8.6
• O’clock: 19:39

Let’s take a look at the biggest earthquakes in Turkey.

Kahramanmaras, 2023

1. Erzincan (December 27, 1939)

• Mate: 7.9
• O’clock: 01:57

2. Kahramanmaraş (February 7, 2023)

• Mate: 7.7
• O’clock: 13:24

3. Kahramanmaras (February 6, 2023)

• Mate: 7.6
• O’clock: 04:17

4. Kahramanmaras (February 6, 2023)

• Mate: 7.6
• O’clock: 13:24

5. Van, Muradiye/Caldiran (November 24, 1976)

• Mate: 7.5
• O’clock: 12:22

6. Kocaeli, Golcuk (August 17, 1999)

• Mate: 7.4
• O’clock: 03:02

7. Van (October 23, 2011)

• Mate: 7.2
• O’clock: 13:41

8. Duzce (November 12, 1999)

• Mate: 7.2
• O’clock: 6:57 pm

9. Elazig (January 24, 2020)

• Mate: 6.8
• O’clock: 8:55 pm

10. Izmir, Seferhisar (October 30, 2020)

• Mate: 6.6
• O’clock: 14:51

Only in the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world 2 at night in the hours (after 00:00) this number is among the 10 largest earthquakes in Turkey. It goes to 3.

Of course, it’s not accurate to make an inference just looking at the largest earthquakes, but even these numbers are the result of large earthquakes. usually not at night proof. But science also has something to say on this subject.

It is the movements of the earth and the moon that create the days and months. Can these movements really cause earthquakes?

This has emerged from research by a group of seismologists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Center movements of the moonaffects to some extent the earthquakes that occur on Earth.

36 years (between 1978-2008) studying earthquake data The group found that there was an increase in earthquakes when the moon was closest to Earth. Because this situation increases the gravity caused by the moon. In addition, it is seen in the phases of the new moon and full moon of the moon. tides It can also have an effect on earthquakes.

Because the tides can cause the fault lines to compress.

The moon takes about 1 month to make a complete revolution around the earth. This movement of the moon causes tides on Earth. This movement across the oceans, because water changes pressure points Fault lines, especially on the coast, can be compressed and earthquakes can occur.

There is no evidence that the time of day we are in affects earthquakes.

The rotation of the Earth around itself, which lasts 1 day, does not change the fault lines. the same research group in the evenings The number of earthquakes (magnitude 5-6) has occurred increased from time to time has detected.

However, this could just be a coincidence. There is no conclusive evidence that major earthquakes only occur in the morning or evening hours. In fact, numerous studies on the subject show that earthquakes can happen at any hour. On the other hand, throughout history at different time intervals There have been many major earthquakes. We have already seen examples of this at the beginning of our content.

To summarize briefly; Earthquake is a different formation as compared to other natural events. For example, you can forest everywhere to protect against erosion, but The only thing we can do in an earthquake is build stronger and safer houses. should do. Although we wish there would be no more earthquakes, unfortunately we have to live with the reality of an ‘earthquake’.

If you are not in the area affected by the earthquake, to help the victims You will find reliable organizations that you can reach:

Be informed about earthquakes You can download useful applications to use on your phone:

Most Useful Earthquake Apps (iOS – Android)

search and rescue teams where you can send your location directly You can download the official AFAD application to your phone:

During and after the earthquake which you should pay attention to individually You can learn:

Sources: Rediff.com, USGS, Researchgate, CSUSM, SMS Tsunami